Postpartum, Patient Care Tech - Full Time
About The Position
Great opportunity to support our Postpartum team at Barnes Jewish Hospital! This is a full-time position with 36 hours per week, working nights from 7pm-7am, including holiday rotation and every third weekend. Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. The Mother-baby unit is a 30-bed, postpartum care unit where highly skilled nurses provide care for routine and high-risk deliveries. As a regional high-risk center, Barnes-Jewish Hospital offers a high standard of evidence-based practice for complications of pregnancy. A dedicated lactation team is available to assist breastfeeding mothers. This unit offers opportunities for involvement outside of direct patient care, including service on several nursing committees.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- No Experience
- No Experience (Supervisor Experience)
- No Experience (Minimum Requirements)
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience as a CNA, Patient Care Tech, nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician
- Certified Nurse Assistant
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care to support the licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients to ensure a safe environment for patients by reducing risk of harm.
- Collects vital information on the patient and reports such to the nursing team which contributes to the overall assessment of each patient and any changes to a patient's condition.
- Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
- Administers or assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), performs vital signs, intake & output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested.
- Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
- Assists nurse with patient and family education.
- Documents all patient care activities provided with correct medical terminology.
- Acts as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
- Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs.
- Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
- Participates in professional development.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
